Exclusive: More whistleblowers report fear and aggression at ‘flattening the grass’ academy...

Exclusive: More whistleblowers report fear and aggression at ‘flattening the grass’ academy chains

Tes has been contacted with more claims about a “culture of fear” and staff “ripping into children” at two multi-academy trusts alleged to have used a hardline behaviour approach called “flattening the grass”. Last week Tes reported claims that staff from Outwood Grange Academies Trust and Delta Academies Trust aggressively shouted at pupils as part of a “ritual humiliation” and “public shaming” to instil discipline. After Tes published its stories, more sources have revealed concerns relating to both MATs. One teacher – who asked not to be named – came forward with allegations relating to a third Outwood academy. “I ...

One teacher – who asked not to be named – came forward with ... They added that if someone addressed a policeman in such a manner “they’d be arrested”. “But because it’s them against a student, it’s a...